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Capítulo 139: CHAPTER 135(Current Events)

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CHAPTER START---

SCAN!

The first thing Law does when he wakes up, before even opening his eyes.

He was currently laying in bed at his Minato Tokyo penthouse, feeling the details of everything flooding into his mind.

8 km in every direction all at once. All the people in their apartments getting ready for work, and some are already at work starting their day.

He even senses some petty crimes happening, but they aren't his problem yet.

BA-DUM!

"Ngh!" he groans, feeling the sharp pain in his head that shuts off his Quirk. "Really sick of that..."

Looking to his left he sees the sun just about to rise beyond the ocean and just sighs. Another day putting out fires.

Thankfully he only really needs an hour of sleep on a regular day, after 74 hours of non-stop hero work he was so tired that he needed four hours.

"I can't believe I'm about to say this, but I miss having All Might running around doing this crap," Law confesses as he gets up, moving toward another day of Hero Work.

"Actually, I think I'll stay in until noon, I'm sick of saving all those losers..."

---9 AM...

Sitting in his living room Law is on the couch eating a large bowl of rice and grilled beef. After taking a long morning shower he's finally enjoying a meal after 74 hours of non-stop work.

"I love that Energy Saver Quirk...but nothing beats some good food after working your ass off," to Law the meal tastes like it was the greatest thing he ever ate.

Turning on the tv he puts on the HNN -Hero News Network-, and keeps enjoying his food.

SHAMBLES!

He warps his phone into his hand while he's eating, receiving a new list of potential patients from Central Hospital.

Scrolling through the list of dying people he immediately removes all the adults, not even bothering to look at their files.

That leaves only the children.

'Hmm, someone with a Transmutation Quirk? That's useful, I'll work on him.

Girl with a shapeshifting Quirk, never worked on one of those before. Studying her stem cells could be useful.

Kinetic Energy Absorption...now that's a Quirk I'd like to study, I'll add her to the list too.'

After sorting through a few more terminally ill people, Law finds a dozen that have Quirks that could be useful for his personal situation.

Studying Quirks similar to this new version of Hand Of God is the best he can do to fill in the knowledge he's missing.

As he's finishing up his list and sending it to the administration at Central Hospital, however, a certain news story reaches his ears.

"A new report has been released regarding the attack on I-Island two days ago," the reporter announces, and Law's eyes snap up to look at the screen.

Seeing the island torn up as if someone ripped the buildings out of the ground by the very foundations.

They show the tower in the middle of the island broken in half, the underground railway system was collapsed and nearly half of it was actually torn out of the floor and currently rests above ground.

As if every piece of metal tried to get up and walk away.

"The confirmed casualties number nearly one thousand, with the projected number roughly 1500 persons.

I-Island, even as the center of technology and innovation in the world will need atleast six months to rebuild and recover.

Not to mention the 232 Billion Dollar cost of repairing the infrastructure of the island itself.

The island is currently evacuated of anyone that isn't helping in search and rescue, thankfully another wave of Rescue Heroes has arrived on the island just this morning, further supplementing the efforts spent over the past two days."

"I wonder if Thirteen is there right now," Law mutters as he continues eating. "The villains must have been looking for something on the island, but that's an international province so they either have a big backer or a lot of balls to take a swing at that place.

If they stole something big then America might just send Star and Stripe to deal with it...no, no villain is that dumb or strong."

As if hearing his speculations the report continues, "currently none of the projects on the island have been reported missing, including those at the main expo venue where the attack took place.

The villain in question, codenamed 'Wolfram', is presumed to have a Quirk which allows him to control metal.

The extent of his power is currently unknown but judging by the destruction shown behind me he is a formidable opponent."

The woman pauses for a moment, touching the receiver in her ear, then a sad look washes across her face.

"Unfortunately, I've just received some unfortunate news," she says. "While we know the villain tried to take David and Melissa Shield captive during the attack, he failed as the entire tower collapsed and the nearby Pro Heroes and security forces got involved.

Sadly, the epicenter of the explosion, I've just been informed is where David and Melissa Shield were. Only some shredded remains of the father and daughter duo were recovered as of moments ago.

It seems the world has lost two of its brightest minds during this absolutely tragic and horrific event," the woman is barely keeping a straight face as she speaks.

"So did Wolfram was them to build him something..." Law wonders as he tries to make sense of this.

"This is the HNN, and we'll keep you posted on any updates evolving in the world, including this I-Island attack, stay safe everyone, in these turbulent times."

"David Shield," Law sends his list to the hospital and puts down his phone. "He was one of Yagi's best friends...what a fucked up summer for him. Huh, didn't even know he had a kid, guess she was a tech genius too. Yeah, I'll leave all the tech stuff to people like Nezu, not a fan of it."

"In more local news," another reporter, this time a man appears on screen with a bar graph behind him. "Since the most recent Hiroshima incident where the League Of Villains, and more notably Gigantomachia plunged the country into an unemployment and financial crisis, breeding a new wave of petty crime and villains.

Our Pro Heroes have been working non-stop to contain the chaos and bring back some semblance of order and normalcy." The man gestures to the chart behind him.

Endeavor- 287

Horizon- 253

Mirko- 188

Hawks- 159

Best Jeanist- 128

"Here we see the incidents resolved by each Pro Hero and Horizon over the past 80 hours. Clearly, both the Pro Heroes and aspiring heroes have been doing their best to make an impact.

But unfortunately, the crime rate is still soaring upward, heading to 19%, a number that hasn't been seen since before All Might.

Some individuals have also noticed that Horizon has been most active during this time, seemingly never sleeping.

I just hope he's alright, because we need him and the other top Pro Heroes now more than ever---"

Law shuts off the TV as he finishes eating, seeing a message he's been waiting on for a while. Giving his estate manager a call.

"Mr. Matani," the man greets him, sounding cheerful, because who wouldn't be cheerful with a billion-dollar client calling them? "How may I help you?"

"I just saw your update to my properties, you got all of them?"

"Each and everyone one, the market in Japan has become quite friendly to those with cash in their accounts such as yourself. We were easily able to buy out the areas you wanted.

Starting next week we'll be shutting down the smaller businesses and downsizing."

"Hmm," Law considers it for a moment. "No, don't downsize, lower have the business managers cut production if needed to keep costs low but don't fire anyone. I don't want the rebranding efforts to be undermined by me firing a few thousand people."

"But that would cost you---"

"Money that I can make back, this isn't about that. I want people in this country to need me, got it?"

"Uh...yes sir, so, legacy?"

"Sure, be sure to contact me if you need anything."

"Understood sir, have a wonderful d---" Law hangs up.

He can't help but smile after that call, with a wave of unemployment and the economy in shambles, the Matani Estate would be buying any and everything it can.

Keeping everyone employed within his companies would cost him millions if not a hundred million, nothing he can't make many times over for one full-priced surgery.

"Who says you can't buy loyalty and goodwill," Law chuckles as he swaps over to his Horizon number on the same phone.

Requesting an update on a building he's been eyeing in Minato Tokyo.

The All Might Hero Agency, which he'd be buying and turning into a museum. Turning it into his own agency would be a slap in the face of the Japanese people, so that's the worst possible move.

Again, buying goodwill.

'Become the most essential cog and the machine will obey.'

BEEP BEEP BEEP!

Law sighs, an annoyed look on his face as he raises his phone to his ear.

SHAMBLES!

His visor is warped onto his head, and the call immediately connects to it.

"Kyukyu?" Horizon asks.

"It's Ryukyu," the grumpy dragon-lady says. "I just got done with a raid here in my city, can I send you a sample of something to identify."

"The HPSC has a crime lab for that remember."

"They take time and we have missing people to find," Ryukyu says.

"Sigh, fine, you can send someone with it."

"I'll have Nejire-chan deliver it."

"Timeframe?"

"I already have Nejire-chan heading to Tokyo with the sample. I sent her earlier this morning."

Horizon sighs, "I guess you decided for me, I'll meet her at Endeavor's agency."

"Knew I could count on you Miracle Boy."

"Ugh," Horizon groans and hangs up at that nickname.

Only a few of the Top 10 Pro Heroes has Horizon's number, and honestly, Ryukyu was among the more professional of them.

He's already had to completely block Mirko on both the Hero Network and her personal number...being bombarded by her demanding a rematch got annoying within minutes.

END CHAPTER---


Capítulo 140: CHAPTER 136(Popularity Contest)

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CHAPTER START---

Within the Endeavor Hero Agency, there are nearly thirty Sidekicks.

Acting under Endeavor they operate under his name as support, either within the Agency for investigations or on the field as combat or rescue support.

Horizon is currently acting as a Sidekick in accordance with the contract he signed when receiving his Provisional Hero License. It's not illegal to sign a Provisional Hero to an official agency, its quite rare for such a case to happen.

Before Horizon joined the Hero Agency, Burnin was the most famous Sidekick in Japan. But because of her disposition, not wanting the stress of running an entire agency, she's gotten rather comfortable being in Endeavor's shadow.

But Burnin wasn't the only person Horizon usurped in popularity. Many 'rookie' Pro Heroes were forced into his shadow.

While Mt. Lady or Kamui Woods may occupy the full stage on their own, they're quickly ignored when Horizon steps onto the same stage.

Other students also felt this effect, even if the most affected trio couldn't care any less.

The Big Three, Japan's top 3 Hero Course students that gain immense popularity during their training time.

Currently the most popular of them was Nejire-Chan. Nejire Hado, a 3rd year Hero Course student from UA's class 3B. Already signed with Ryukyu's Hero Agency.

Second would be Suneater, Tamaki Amajiki, another 3rd year Hero Course student from UA's class 3B. Signed by the Fatgum Hero Agency since his first year.

Currently, UA's 2nd most outright powerful student, if not for the limitations that come with heroics.

And finally, Lemillion, Mirio Togata, a 3rd year Hero Course student from UA's class 3A. Signed with the Nighteye Hero Agency in his first year.

The protege of Sir Nighteye, All Might's former Sidekick and the leading Hero Agency in terms of investigations.

Principal Nezu and Sir Nighteye's first and only choice to receive One For All from All Might.

Modern Pro Heroes truly have their career made or broken based on popularity. With All Might existing there wasn't enough crime for the 115k heroes to share.

And since they mostly get paid by how many incidents are resolved.

Merchandise and popularity are what made the heroes that couldn't respond fast enough or simply couldn't compete against the top Pro Heroes money so they could live.

Bonuses are handed out based on public perception as well, for example, the Pro Hero that boosts the public's confidence in Pros the most would receive a bonus.

Of course All Might has received the largest bonus for the past 35 years, but now that would likely fall to Best Jeanist until Horizon goes pro.

Simply put, being strong isn't enough. If you aren't marketable you won't get anywhere. Super Moves certainly help with this and the more flashy the better.

Being able to actually get to the villains quickly is also important. These are two things Endeavor is better at than any other acting Pro.

Charisma is another important factor, arguably the only thing that stopped Endeavor from ever taking the Rank #1 spot from All Might.

Even having the world record for incidents resolved and a superhuman work ethic wasn't enough to match All Might's inspirational charisma.

The benefits of excelling in these categories are immeasurable, and are currently what Horizon is enjoying.

After the news reported that Horizon signed a 3-year contract with the Endeavor Hero Agency, many donations and contributions poured in, more than usual.

And some of it went toward building the office he was currently sitting in. Behind his fancy desk, looking at the news on his computer.

There was one couch off to the side and two seats on the other side of his desk. As well as a door on either side of the room, not including the door leading out to the open floor where most Sidekicks have their desk setup.

The switchboard desk where all incoming requests are filtered is also on this floor, while Endeavor's office is a few floors above on the top floor.

Behind Horizon was a large glass wall with Saitama Tokyo behind him, the moon hidden away by the clouds.

"Kamui Woods," Horizon mutters as he checks the charts. Seeing this 'rookie hero' spike in popularity and working overtime to resolve incidents in these past few days.

He was also at the League Of Villains raid and captured a dozen grey Nomu.

'He can't hope to keep up with me, Endeavor, Hawks, or even best Jeanist...but at this rate, he could be in the top 10. Being a part of that raid certainly helps...'

As Horizon is checking up on what other heroes are up to he receives a call. Connecting it to his visor he hears Chitose's voice, unknowingly talking to the publicity agent for the Meta Liberation Army.

"How's my favorite young hero doing?" Chitose asks.

"Busy, waiting for a meeting. What's got you calling me?"

"Well with the entire country in chaos and no heroes having the time or willing to make statements, I was curious if you'd be willing to do a short interview. Maybe help ease public sentiment.

You're not one to be fearful of saying the wrong thing and having people rioting against you after all. So, how about it?"

"Have you seen that creepy blog that tracks how many hours a day I'm out working?"

"Hey, my blog isn't creepy!"

"Wait, that was you?"

"It was done to show people how much the Pro Heroes care about them."

"It makes all but the top Pro Heroes look like lazy uncaring fucks...certainly doesn't help that a lot of Heroes immediately migrated away from Japan after All Might retired."

"Or they got poached," Chitose says. "But I only report the facts, it's not my fault or intention if it makes most Pro Heroes look back," true, but that was her agenda.

"Yeah, but then you know I've been working the most hours, if the people see me sitting in some studio on TV it could cause even more unrest, you'll atleast have to wait until after this crisis to get an interview."

"How about some questions on the record, just over the phone?"

"Mmmm, you've got a few minutes, go."

"All Might, did you know about his thinner form before that night?" She immediately brings out the big questions.

But luckily Nezu, Yagi, and Horizon had sorted out exactly what he was allowed to discuss with the media about this.

"I've been his doctor for a year before joining UA, his health has been in rapid decline for reasons I'm not allowed to discuss before that. All Might literally gave his entire being to protect others and never wanted anyone to know the pain behind his smile.

Even as I urged him to retire earlier he simply couldn't live knowing there were people that needed saving and he had the power to save them, yet didn't do anything. Heroic to his own detriment."

"I see, and about you buying your way into UA because you're All Might's doctor?"

"No, I showed my capabilities as a potential Pro Hero before Principal Nezu knew I was a doctor, or Mystery Class."

"Right, and is All For One related to you?"

"No, he just happens to dress well, as do I. The visor and his mask are a coincidence."

"Yet both your visor and his are listed as 'lifestyle support items', the similarities have people concerned."

"We aren't related," Horizon growls out.

"Right, understood, now..."

As their interview continues Burnin stumbles into his office with some cuts across her face and her Hero Costume caked with rubble. The fire on her head was entirely gone -leaving her bald-, needing her to eat and rest before it comes back.

She's about to speak, but is silenced as Horizon taps the side of his visor, indicating he's on the phone.

So instead she just walks over to the fridge in his office to get some snacks and a drink, and lays down flat on his couch.

"Final questions now," Chitose says after a few minutes of talking. "Do you think the state of Japan proves what you were saying as correct? That your warning of us depending too much on a single pillar has unfortunately been proven true?"

"Entirely so, I tried to tell people about it but unfortunately I didn't expect something like Kamino to happen so soon. I thought we would have had more time to spread the pressure of maintaining the status quo across all Heroes, but life rarely goes as we want."

"So you were thinking years ahead of all of us?"

"I always am."

"Right, and you healed both Buakaw and Hodori after the Gigantomachia even, how was that?"

"They're perfectly fine, no hard feelings at all. They understand villains attack us at our lowest."

"And about people and corporations as well as other nations withdrawing from Japan because of that event?"

"Would you go somewhere that the government can't keep you safe?"

"Well...no."

"Then why should they?" Horizon asks. "We can't blame them because we failed, we just have to do better, and we will."

"And do you have any idea of a timeline for some semblance of peace to be restored?"

"Hmm," he actually thinks about it for a moment. "This first wave will only last another few days at worst, then things should get a lot quieter for a while. After that, it's just the league and Machia to bring down."

Chitose giggles, "you make it sound so easy..."

"All I need is time, and I'll clean up this country."

"Right, and finally, are there any Pro Heroes you've been impressed by during these hard times?"

"No, they've just been doing their job, nothing particularly commendable about it, even for myself or Endeavor."

"So harsh, alright I think I have enough, I'll send you a message when the interview is published alright?"

"Sure thing," Horizon hangs up.

Then he looks over to the couch to see Burnin half asleep after finishing her snack.

"Is your call done?" Burnin asks, her usual hyper mood replaced by exhaustion.

"Yeah, you know you're the only other Sidekick with an office, right, you can go sleep there."

"But you've got all the good snacks."

"You would too, but you're just cheap."

"No you're rich, there's a difference. Besides it's not like you mind..."

"How are you so sure?"

"If you didn't want me here I'd be laying in a street somewhere with one Shambles."

Horizon just sighs, then gets up from his seat and walks over to her, "what the hell happened to you?" he asks while reaching down and placing a hand on her shoulder.

BOOSTER SHOT!

The cuts and bruises across her face begin healing at a visible pace.

"Penguin villain."

"Penguin villain? Really."

She opens her eyes to give him an annoyed look, "he could shoot ice from his beak ok, and he had a lot of friends..."

"Excuses excuses," Horizon mutters as he gets back to his seat.

A moment later he senses someone step into the lobby on the ground floor, takes out a card and throws it forward.

SHAMBLES!

Nejire-Chan appears in his office, in full Hero Costume. A light green body glove with a turquoise swirl across it. Her blue hair in large curls reaching past her knees with her bangs swirled into two horns.

And as Horizon warps his card back into his hand the girl finally snaps to her senses, realizing what just happened.

"That's so weird? How does that work? Can you see through walls and stuff? Does that make you tired? Is the mask your face?" And a dozen more questions are shot at him before he can raise a hand to silence her.

"Can you please just give me whatever you're here to deliver?"

"Oh, right, I'm Nejire Hado by the way, Ryukyu sent me to give you this, it's super important so I had to secure it!"

She reaches into her utility belt and takes out a small green vial.

Horizon takes the vial from her and holds it closer to his visor, noticing it just looks like green water.

"Oh, are you gonna drink it?!"

"No, where'd she find this?"

"Oh it was on a smuggler she caught, but he uh...he took some desperate measures to avoid being captured alive ya know," she says in a sad tone.

"Makes sense," Horizon says, holding it carefully in his hands. "This kind of thing is gonna be worth a lot of money, the cost of talking would have been a lot more than his life, probably his entire bloodline, assuming he even knew."

"OH, you know what it is?" Nejire asks.

"Already scanned it," Horizon tosses it over to her, and the girl nearly has a heart attack as she catches it.

"You should be more careful!"

"It doesn't work unless it's injected into your bloodstream, if you drink it then you'll just get a stomach ache and need to go to a hospital."

"What is it?"

"A new strand of Trigger, mixed with something a lot more organic, human in fact."

"A Quirk?"

"Yeah, the user is likely mid-twenties."

"You can tell?"

"Hormones and other markers make it easy to tell, but this variation is still unstable. If you took it then you'd probably be forced to use your Quirk until it killed you or drained you."

Nejire holds the vial a lot more carefully after hearing that.

"It was probably headed to a chemist or something, have Ryukyu check where she found this guy or where he was going to and find some leads."

Nejire immediately takes out her phone to update Ryukyu, what would have taken atleast a week to solve for a crime lab, and they wouldn't have been able to find as much info, took Horizon all of 3 minutes.

Meanwhile, Horizon gets an alert directly into his visor.

"Alright, thanks, I'll get out of here now, it's a long trip back to the agency," Nejire says.

"Not yet," Horizon says as he gets up, walking around to her. Standing in front of the rather short girl. "You're coming with Endeavor and me to deal with something first, just outside of Tokyo."

"Huh?"

"Normally we'd have her but," he gestures to Burnin who was asleep on the couch, without her massive fiery hair. "She's tired and her Quirk is spent, you're subbing in since most of this agency can't match your firepower."

Nejire giggles at the horrible and unintentional pun, "alright, so what's the situation?"

"We're hunting the League Of Villains..."

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